Lord_Alvarius Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Some time ago, here on B&C I came across a chapter creation thread started by Aaron Dembski-Bowden. Following it over the weeks I felt inspired and decided to finally put all the ideas, mental notes and concepts ( fluff and other ) that I have been keeping in my personal memory banks (brain) into physical form. Ideas for my own, DIY chapter. The Elyrian Lions. Even tho I've had the army for years now, (painted up and converted... for the most part), there was always something keeping me too busy to simply sit down and write it all down somewhere. I have established 90% of the background a long time ago. Same goes for the color scheme and all the technical details. But for some reason I could never turn it into the real thing.. So now, as a starting point, I give you the first "teaser" of the Elyrian Lions.I will be posting regular updates of background info + pics of miniatures and art.For now, the general concept behind the creation of this chapter:( it will all be updated into full narrative style in a day or two )The Elyrian Lions are Salamanders successors and specialist jungle fighters. They wear camo - both on their armor as well as on vehicles -, use guerrilla tactics and are all about being practical and efficient. Rituals, prayers etc. etc. They see it as a waste of time. Instead they'd rather focus on training. Their loyalty is to Humanity and the ideals of the Emperor. Nothing more, nothing less.No religious overdose. No mysticism. No robes, knights etc. They act more like the Legions from the Great Crusade. To them the Emperor isn't really a god. He's a symbol. An ideal. The perfect Leader and warrior."We are the clouds in the sky, we are the storm and the tides. We are the wind and the rain, the sun and the moon and the end of all time. We are the bringers of the new world order, we are the soldiers, the legion of light! We are the hunters, the death of the stars, fire and flame, we are one!" http://i.imgur.com/pm2pwDx.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Cool!! look forward to seeing more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriegsmacht Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Neat can't wait to see the camo on the minis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fracture Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Consider my interest caught. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Mustard Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 cooolll reminds me of the old badag wars scheme nice camo love the lion long live the Elyrian Lions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyaenidae Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Camouflage Marines for the win. Reminds me of the old Rogue Trader art, which is awesome. Carry on, sir. Looking forward to some mini's. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Sounds interesting. Do you have an idea for the motive to adopt camouflage permanently? I know there is codex-approved camo-schemes but I believe they are applied based on the mission, if they are deemed necessary. Regardless, I'd like to see where you go with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Alvarius Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 Sounds interesting. Do you have an idea for the motive to adopt camouflage permanently? I know there is codex-approved camo-schemes but I believe they are applied based on the mission, if they are deemed necessary. Regardless, I'd like to see where you go with this. Thanks. Fluff wise they adapt a camo pattern most suited for the warzone they're operating in ( They preffer the logical and practical approach as opposed to the common "pride in colors" tendencies of most chapters). Painting wise I'm making them in the custom jungle camo from their homeworld, since they are meant to be jungle / forest fighting specialists. I will be posting the first pics in some 30 minutes ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Alvarius Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 Here's the first bunch of pics.Scout squad Arlon with their Land Speeder Storm transport.I know they're not perfect and the pics could have been better quality, but I don't have a professional camera or lighting, so sorry to all the perfectionists ^^:Comments and critic are welcome http://i.imgur.com/dcclLk3.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/vSSGha5.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/tQHoWf6.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/tsY3v5Y.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/E0rCAOr.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/h4hPMHu.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriegsmacht Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 NIce scouts! Camo looks good and the bases are really neat. I like the one scout rappelling from the land speeder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Alvarius Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 Thanks :) I'll try to improve the quality and lighting in the next updates. Next up: The Ancients Advance - Drednaught Doom Trio ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormborn Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Camo rules, love the guys fast roping from the LSS. Graffiti as well, how Rogue Trader, I hope all your marines are going to be beakies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Alvarius Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 Camo rules, love the guys fast roping from the LSS. Graffiti as well, how Rogue Trader, I hope all your marines are going to be beakies. LOL. Thanks :) But sadly no, I have only a few Corvus helmets in ym army ^^: But it's mostly because fluff wise they are a pretty young chapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaplainmikey Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Really like the theme and the camo for your Marines. The Scouts look fantastic, especially the scenic base for the Speeder. The graffiti and blood spatter is a great little touch. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daemon2027 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 I love the concept behind the army, and those scouts look great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Alvarius Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 Thanks. I'll try to make the next pics look better quality and lighting wise :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volfen Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Love the Concept and Execution. Looking forward to more updates :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Alvarius Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 Thanks. The next one will be tomorrow :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strongbow Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Looking forward to seeing more of this. Can you post the link to the original chapter creation thread please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Alvarius Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 Looking forward to seeing more of this. Can you post the link to the original chapter creation thread please? I'd love to, xept I haven't started one yet :P I'll have to do it in the next day or two ^^: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Great Job ON the Scouts Love the wall art and splatter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Alvarius Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 Great Job ON the Scouts Love the wall art and splatter. Thanks a lot :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Ambroz Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Alvarius, I love this. These marines are really unique and I really love the little Larkin bit there. :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Alvarius Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 Alvarius, I love this. These marines are really unique and I really love the little Larkin bit there. Thanks a lot :) I wanted to do something different than most, as well as have a tribute to the "good old days" :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Guy Matt Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 I was quite taken in by your opening piece. That's a cool graphic you've put together. Your scouts are great too. I'll be keeping an eye on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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